4 Level Estimating
BUILDING AN INDUSTRY FROM THE GROUND UP
The four level estimating system has proven to be very successful and simple for the first time user. There are four estimating sheets that are very similar to manual estimating methods currently used.
Level 1 - Job Summary
This sheet summarizes your estimates. It can contain a list of trades, building components or even a list of erection stages. The choice is up to you.
| Cost per unit of floor area for each trade |
| Unlimited trade list Bill of Materials summary |
| Subtotals trades or sections |
| Spell checking facility Link to Pricebook |
| Global updating |
| Markups can be applies to individual trades |
Level 2 - Trade Breakup
This screen contains all items associated with the trade selected. The basic calculation of Quantity X Rate = Amount is done here. Item Mark-Ups can be applied.
| Graphically take off areas, lengths & volumes |
| Unlimited number of items |
| Compare and select prices from different suppliers |
| Formula functions to reference other values |
| Large item descriptions |
| Type in or calculate a quantity |
| Enter or break up a rate |
Level 3 - Calculation Sheet
This screen allows you to enter dimensions as you take them off the plan or use the digitizer to calculate the quantity.
| Allows lineal, area and volume calculations |
| Total returned to quantity column of Trade Breakup |
| Complex formulas accepted |
| Deductions can be entered |
| Lengths summary available |
Level 4 - Rate Breakup Sheet
This screen allows you to build up composite rates that may include materials, labour and sub-contract components.
| Composite rates can be built up e.g. door, jambs, hinges, labour etc. |
| Waste percentages can be applied |